Russia's nuclear doctrine would extend to annexed Ukrainian territories, Lavrov says

26.09.2022, 10:14 english.nv.ua

The Russian military doctrine – including the rules of nuclear weapons use – would extend to Ukrainian territories Russia is currently looking to annex via sham referendums Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told Russian news agency Interfax on Sept. 24. “The whole of the Russian Federation, as outlined in the Russian constitution, is absolutely under the full protection of the state,” said Lavrov. “Russian laws, concepts, doctrines, and strategies cover the entirety of Russian territory.” Lavrov added that the United States, the EU, and NATO members “cannot claim neutrality” in the Russia-Ukraine war, as they provide security assistance to Kyiv.